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Body of Maranda Ankofski Found in Utah

The couple from Pearland, Ray, 58, and Maranda, 50, disappeared on June 21 while hiking in Moab, UT.

Published July 30, 2024 at 12:40pm by Marley Malenfant


Texas Couple Missing in Moab, Utah Since June; Human Remains Identified as Maranda Ankofski

A Pearland, TX couple, Ray Ankofski, 58, and Maranda Ankofski, 50, were reported missing while hiking in Moab, UT on June 21.

Human Remains Identified:
The Grand County Sheriff's Office confirmed that remains discovered in Millcreek Canyon, a popular Utah hiking trail, belong to Maranda Ankofski. The couple was likely swept away in a flash flood, according to the sheriff's office. KVUE reported that prior to this discovery, the only clue found was a pair of pants clinched to a tree containing Ray Ankofski's wallet and ID.

The Search for Ray Ankofski Continues:

Ashlynn Ankofski, the couple's daughter, has started a GoFundMe to fund additional resources in the search for her parents. As of July 30, she has raised $29,530.

"We want nothing more than to bring our parents home regardless of the outcome, and unfortunately, this might require the help of sources outside of law enforcement," - Ashlynn Ankofski

The sheriff's office has not released any information regarding the discovery or whereabouts of Ray Ankofski.

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